More assistance has been pledged to the Guyana Boxing Association for the running off of three Amateur boxing tournaments by Beverage Giant Demerara Distillers Limited. According to Technical director of the GBA Terrence Poole. The first tournament will be on 29/30 June.

DDL Marketing officer Larry Wills said DDL recognizes the need to give youths exposure. He also said that they are fully aware too of the nutritional needs of the boxers hence the supply of their Pepsi and Gatorade products.

GBA President Steve Ninvalle said he is very heartened at the support from DDL and called on the company to continue supporting on a long term basis. He also encouraged the boxing fraternity to support companies that support them.

Ninvalle said that Discipline is of paramount importance in the tournaments and he expects to have no problems In this area.